34243 ZIP Code
Sarasota, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34243 |
| City/Town: | Sarasota |
| County: | Manatee |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,656 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,236 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,052 |
| Median Home Value: | $365,300 |
| Land Area: | 18.0 sq miles
46.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.4010, -82.5279 |
Population Information (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,656 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,374 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,282 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,568 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 955 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 967 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,625 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,669 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,636 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,800 | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,470 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,595 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,421 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,337 | 16.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,591 | 11.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,022 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $365,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,826 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,052 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,411 | 83.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,641 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,453 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,958 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,872 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 288 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 870 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,236 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,755 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,446 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,386 | 21.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,891 | 19.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,236 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,160 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,641 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,123 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,510 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 613 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,810 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,656 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,866 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 965 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,263 | 83.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 828 | 2.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,169 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,003 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,373 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,789 | 8.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,125 | 13.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,445 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 887 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 455 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,338 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34243 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 416 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 583 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 757 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,716 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,668 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,698 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,728 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,427 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,119 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34243 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,811 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,142 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 60 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 296 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,029 | 14.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34243 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,101 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 710 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 187 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,380 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 616 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 443 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,248 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,461 | 17.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,326 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,790 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 708 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 498 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,725 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,691 | 68.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,586 | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,683 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34243 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,825 | 65.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,238 | 46.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,815 | 35.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 293 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 267 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 477 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34243 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,980 | 62.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,259 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 156 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 560 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,051 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,306 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,152 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 575 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34243 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 124 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,049 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,567 | 22.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,493 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,345 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,851 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 659 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 618 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 312 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 34 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34243 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 89 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,052 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,712 | 35.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,592 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,395 | 8.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 212 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34243 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 909 | 6.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 127 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,248 | 91.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34243 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 260 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,536 | 41.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,697 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,918 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34243 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 243 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 181 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 242 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 554 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,103 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,541 | 53.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,472 | 14.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 117 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34243 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,792 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $624 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,826 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,411 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,007 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,575 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,114 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,470 | 25.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,312 | 17.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,539 | 48.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34243 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,639 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,983 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,846 | 57.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 444 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,289 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,456 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34243 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,890 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 667 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 113 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,340 | 22.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,171 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,599 | 44.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,412 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,946 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,408 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,205 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 87 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,256 | 29.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,862 | 68.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34243 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,039 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,399 | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,727 | 32.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,123 | 57.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,603 | 29.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 549 | 10.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34243 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,863 | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 408 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,793 | 1174.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,793 | 1174.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,793 | 1174.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,790 | 438.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 20.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,617 | 396.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 209 | 51.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34243 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,088 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,031 | 83.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,057 | 16.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,349 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,204 | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 433 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34243 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,411 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,073 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
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